May 26, 2026
What does it take to lead, connect, and build trust with people who may think, communicate, or experience the world differently than you?
In this re-released episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with leadership expert, speaker, and author Stephanie Chung to explore the power of ally leadership and how leaders can create stronger, more connected, and higher-performing teams.
Stephanie shares insights from her book Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You and discusses the importance of empathy, communication, inclusion, and self-awareness in today’s workplace. The conversation also explores how embracing different perspectives can strengthen leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, innovation, and long-term success.
Tune in to hear:
- What ally leadership really means in today’s workplace
- How to build trust across different backgrounds and perspectives
- Leadership habits that help teams feel more connected and engaged
- The role empathy and communication play in high-performing teams
- How leaders can create environments where people thrive
ABOUT STEPHANIE CHUNG
Stephanie is not just an #1 international best-selling author; she's a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie has cultivated a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and transforming growing businesses into thriving hubs of success.
As a pioneering woman of color in the aviation sector, Stephanie has ascended to top executive roles, influencing industry standards and driving impactful growth. Her tenure as Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up and President at JetSuite is marked by innovative strategies that significantly expanded membership and redefined brand positioning. As an aviation trailblazer, Stephanie has 35 years of aviation experience, from a baggage handler to being the first African-American private aviation company president. Never meeting an expectation she didn’t plan on surpassing, she led a private aviation sales team that beat their quota of almost $1B every year.
Apart from her executive accomplishments, Stephanie is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and author whose work has been translated into 60 different languages. Her works, particularly in applying neuroscience to sales and leadership, offer groundbreaking and practical strategies for professional growth. Her engaging and practical insights have made her a top rated speaker for events and organizations in search of deeper, longer lasting, change. Stephanie's influence also extends to her board roles with organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the National Business Aviation Association, where her strategic insights have guided significant organizational transformations. At the heart of Stephanie Chung's extraordinary success is her unwavering belief in the strength of human connections, fueling a journey that inspires us all to be better, together.
Stephanie has received numerous accolades. She was named: Adweek’s “Women Trailblazers”, Robb Report’s “23 Black Visionaries Who are Changing the Luxury World”, WLTH’s “Top Women in Travel & Hospitality”, Savoy Magazine's’ “America's Most Influential Black Executives, and D CEO Magazines “Top 500” She is listed on the Ebony Power 100, was a contributing columnist for Inc. and Black Enterprise Magazine, and has influence that transcends borders. She is a former contributor to Inc. Magazine and can be seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, and more. Her journey is a testament to the power of strategic thinking, resilience, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
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